Summary of micro-organisms isolated in cultures from the patients with brain abscess
| Group | No. of Patients | Specific Isolates |
|---|---|---|
| Anaerobic | 54 | Anaerobic Streptococci organisms (39), B fragilis (15) |
| Aerobic | 17 | Nocardia species (10), P aeruginosa (7) |
| Facultative anaerobic | 69 | S aureus (38), S uberis (7), S intermedius (5), K pneumonia (1), E corrodens (2), E faecalis (8), P mirabilis (1), E coli (7) |
| Sterile | 54 |